Spot Trader, Digital Assets

Spot Trader, Digital Assets

Grayscale is the largest digital asset-focused investment platform in the world by AUM and offers the broadest selection of digital asset investment products in the U.S. based on number of products.

Our platform spans the full spectrum of institutional-grade solutionsfrom single-asset exposures to diversified and thematic strategieswith a goal of providing every investor with access to the hyper-expanding digital asset universe. Our firm offers a rare combination of decades of traditional finance work experience and digital asset leadership that brings an institutional mindset to the maturing digital asset industry. This convergence of capabilities positions us to deliver investment solutions and client experiences that are both institutionally robust and technologically advanced, which we believe offers a competitive edge that is difficult to replicate.

We're proud of our deep crypto expertise and work closely with individual and institutional investors as they explore this asset class as part of their portfolio allocation.

Position Summary :

Grayscale is seeking a Spot Trader, Digital Assets to join a growing investment team. This role will be responsible for supporting the trading desk across a broad range of instruments and investment vehicles, mainly spot crypto, but will also have exposure to derivatives. Successful candidates will have experience in trading operations and / or as a trading assistant with a strong risk management mindset.

Responsibilities :

• Execute cryptocurrency trades accurately and consistently from inception through settlement to support the operations of Grayscale's Products.
• Monitor digital asset price risk and monetize Grayscale's fees and related strategies using spot sales, forwards, and options.
• Manage trading systems, oversee execution flows, and engage with trading partners and counterparties.
• Inform risk and treasury management decisions through clear, timely communication with team members.
• Enhance trading infrastructure by collaborating with portfolio management, operations, and engineering teams, with emphasis on automation and efficiency.
• Conduct pre- and post-trade analysis to refine strategies and improve execution performance.
• Stay current on cryptocurrency market developments to contribute to the evolution of the trading function.

Prior Experience / Requirements :

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.